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Brewerytown: Community Comes Out For Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

December 12, 2018 Sarah Madaus 0

Families and business owners braved drizzle and mild temperatures on Sunday, Dec. 2, for Brewerytown’s annual Christmas tree lighting at the Girard Avenue Dream Garden, located between 31st Street and Girard Avenue. The event was [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Local museum explores Germantown’s Christmas past

December 16, 2013 0

Saturday, Nov. 23 marked the official unveiling of the Woodmere Art Museum’s newest exhibition, entitled “A Christmas Past in the Pennsylvania German Tradition.” The exhibit joins four others currently on display, just in time for the [continue reading…]

Roxborough

Roxborough: Salvation Army Preparing for Holidays in Troubled Economy

November 30, 2011 0

With the winter holidays less than one month away, the Roxborough Salvation Army is working on its annual toy collection to help area families. Program assistant Marcella Cooper and her staff are confident that they [continue reading…]

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